Ranking the Fastest NFL Players in 2023

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell (1) runs
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For years, some of the fastest athletes in the world have played in the NFL. Who is the fastest player in the NFL right now?

The NFL provides specific speeds on different in-game play types with Next Gen Stats. This information is widely used in NFL betting, fantasy football, scouting, and more.

Fastest NFL Players Last Season

All times are based on ball carriers and clocked on NFL Next Gen Stats for the 2022-23 regular season and playoffs:

RankPlayerPlaySpeed (MPH)
1Parris Campbell26-yard rush22.11
2Kenneth Walker74-yard rushing TD22.09
3Breece Hall62-yard rushing TD21.87
4DeSean Jackson62-yard reception21.72
5Christian Watson46-yard rushing TD21.72
6Jaylen Waddle84-yard receiving TD21.68
7Dalvin Cook81-yard rushing TD21.68
8Travis Etienne62-yard rushing TD21.62
9Devin Duvernay103-yard kickoff return TD21.6
10Tariq Woolen40-yard interception TD21.58

Fastest 40-Yard Dash Times in NFL Combine History

RankPlayerYear40 Time
1John Ross20174.22
2Kalon Barnes20224.23
3Chris Johnson20084.24
3Rondel Melendez19994.24
5DJ Turner II20234.26
5Dri Archer20144.26
5Tariq Woolen20224.26
5Jerome Mathis20054.26
9Marquise Goodwin20134.27
9Stanford Routt20054.27
9Henry Ruggs II20204.27

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